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Local childcare program has an immediate need for full-time (40 hours/week) positions for our GROWING and EXPANDING Large Group Child Center.
The ideal candidates will already have or be immediately eligible for EEC teacher certification in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age or Director certifications.
We follow a modified school year calendar - we are closed for school vacation weeks February, April, and December each year as well as 2 weeks in the summer.
Seeking Educators/Leaders with experience preparing and delivering classroom activities, communicating with staff and parents, ensuring that the classroom space is a safe, welcoming, and engaging place for young children to learn and grow. To be a successful in this program you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. We are looking for individuals who love teaching and are able to offer a balance of structured activities along with having fun both indoors and out - we especially embrace the Outdoor Classroom and thrive for nature-based learning as well as philosophies of Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilio. Ideal candidates must be attentive to children's social / emotional needs and development. Top recruits will have evidence of a passion for early childhood development and a commitment for meeting children where they are at.
Maximum classroom size 15:2 (2.9 - 5 years) OR 20:2 (2.9-5 years.)
Minimum qualifications for this position:
- Able to commit to employment for a minimum of a year or longer to provide stable environment for children enrolled in care
- Minimum of 1 years of classroom or similar setting experience or education with children in the designated age group.
- Priority given to those with EEC certification; or we can help candidates who are eligible for certification through the Department of Early Education and Care Massachusetts certification process.
- Calm, patient, and loving personality - must have the ability to remain calm with children even in their most challenging moments.
- Ability to work under supervision of Director/Assistant Director and/or collaborate and take instruction from classroom Lead Teachers
-Ability to implement curriculum, activities, and routines including circle time, structured lessons/activities, snack and meal times, light cleaning, diaper changes and potty training
- EEC Essentials Training Certificate or a candidate must be willing to complete this free short online training as required by The Department of Early Education and Care
- Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
physically able to lift 50 pounds
-A Massachusetts background check including fingerprinting is required prior to beginning employment
- Medical clearance from a physician, proof of MMR vaccination and physical within 1 year current needed
Please apply with a resume or a cover letter outlining your qualifications. Serious inquiries only, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Program is open 7:30-4:30 Monday - Friday
starting salary : $15.75 concurrent with experience, education and abilities
